help with dry skin patches on face

[malinalli]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum, glad I found it.
I have not been able to find a solution to this problem, for the past month or so I have had extremely dry skin on my face, patches on my cheeks and chin.
I am a new mommy, baby girl was born jan 11, 2008, so I don't know if this dry skin is due to hormones or something? I've tried several moisterizers but nothing has really helped.

Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[~Megan~]

Are you drinking enough? Do you take Fish Oil or Evening Primrose supplements? These things can be important for you skin.

[QueenOfTheMeadow]

Originally Posted by ~Megan~

Are you drinking enough? Do you take Fish Oil or Evening Primrose supplements? These things can be important for you skin.

I second this. Also, if you're doing essential fatty acid, try to get the 3-6-9. The 6 and 9 are particularly good for skin. I would also reccomend pure shea butter topically.

[malinalli]

i drink lots of water, i am currently breastfeeding, and try to drink water all day.
i also started taking flax seed oil everyday, i add it to my morning fruit smoothies.
i'm at a loss as to what else to do . . .

[William's Mom]

I recommend pure jojoba oil. If you can't find it locally, such as at a Whole Foods or local natural co-op, you can buy online at Garden of Wisdom or Mountain Rose Herbs.

[grazy101]

You might want to try coconut oil on your face. it helped me

[gibas23]

I second the coconut oil. I try jojoba oil and it is not helping much, but coconut oil on second application has helped a lot. I got mine from whole foods on the food oil section. Get the the extra virgin organic kind. It smells so good.